Buenavista, Province of Quezon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Barangay count | 37 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 161.35 km2 (62.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 31,160 |
| Density (2020) | 193 / km2 (500 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 44' North, 122° 28' East (13.7376, 122.4673) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.3 feet) |
Buenavista is a coastal municipality in the province of Quezon.
The municipality has a land area of 161.35 square kilometers or 62.30 square miles which constitutes 1.85% of Quezon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 31,160. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Quezon province, or 0.19% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 193 inhabitants per square kilometer or 500 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buenavista has 37 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Silang | 5.31% | 1,656 | 1,497 | 10.62% | 2.15% |
| Batabat Norte | 1.97% | 614 | 537 | 14.34% | 2.86% |
| Batabat Sur | 2.78% | 867 | 830 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| Buenavista | 0.92% | 286 | 285 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Bukal | 6.06% | 1,889 | 1,914 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Bulo | 2.53% | 788 | 1,150 | -31.48% | -7.65% |
| Cabong | 2.51% | 781 | 788 | -0.89% | -0.19% |
| Cadlit | 6.40% | 1,994 | 1,731 | 15.19% | 3.02% |
| Catulin | 2.17% | 677 | 771 | -12.19% | -2.70% |
| Cawa | 1.95% | 609 | 675 | -9.78% | -2.14% |
| De La Paz | 3.73% | 1,163 | 1,038 | 12.04% | 2.42% |
| Del Rosario | 2.17% | 676 | 672 | 0.60% | 0.12% |
| Hagonghong | 5.67% | 1,768 | 1,531 | 15.48% | 3.08% |
| Ibabang Wasay | 3.97% | 1,236 | 911 | 35.68% | 6.63% |
| Ilayang Wasay | 2.29% | 714 | 663 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Lilukin | 4.71% | 1,467 | 1,387 | 5.77% | 1.19% |
| Mabini | 1.01% | 316 | 294 | 7.48% | 1.53% |
| Mabutag | 2.28% | 710 | 770 | -7.79% | -1.69% |
| Magallanes | 1.47% | 457 | 567 | -19.40% | -4.44% |
| Maligaya | 3.15% | 981 | 973 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Manlana | 2.22% | 693 | 593 | 16.86% | 3.33% |
| Masaya | 1.37% | 426 | 478 | -10.88% | -2.40% |
| Poblacion | 5.72% | 1,783 | 1,804 | -1.16% | -0.25% |
| Rizal | 1.28% | 399 | 377 | 5.84% | 1.20% |
| Sabang Pinamasagan | 1.24% | 387 | 334 | 15.87% | 3.15% |
| Sabang Piris | 1.47% | 459 | 448 | 2.46% | 0.51% |
| San Diego | 2.35% | 733 | 684 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| San Isidro Ibaba | 1.47% | 458 | 491 | -6.72% | -1.45% |
| San Isidro Ilaya | 1.33% | 415 | 398 | 4.27% | 0.88% |
| San Pablo | 1.61% | 501 | 514 | -2.53% | -0.54% |
| San Pedro | 2.11% | 658 | 750 | -12.27% | -2.72% |
| San Vicente | 4.32% | 1,347 | 1,257 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Siain | 1.35% | 422 | 393 | 7.38% | 1.51% |
| Villa Aurora | 2.79% | 870 | 752 | 15.69% | 3.12% |
| Villa Batabat | 2.24% | 699 | 706 | -0.99% | -0.21% |
| Villa Magsaysay | 2.07% | 645 | 585 | 10.26% | 2.08% |
| Villa Veronica | 1.98% | 616 | 499 | 23.45% | 4.53% |
| Buenavista Total | 31,160 | 30,047 | 3.70% | 0.77% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buenavista for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱86,172,665.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 46,471,043.26 | – |
| 2010 | 49,293,373.38 | 6.07% |
| 2011 | 52,963,209.50 | 7.44% |
| 2012 | 51,716,712.35 | -2.35% |
| 2013 | 60,318,726.80 | 16.63% |
| 2014 | 68,882,465.33 | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 77,634,659.02 | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 86,172,665.04 | 11.00% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenavista in the 2015 Census was 29,963 broken down into 6,765 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20,038 | 3,713 | 5.40 | |
| 21,367 | 4,150 | 5.15 | |
| 22,839 | 4,391 | 5.20 | |
| 24,798 | 5,274 | 4.70 | |
| 29,053 | 6,031 | 4.82 | |
| 29,963 | 6,765 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenavista is 10 to 14, with 4,168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 161 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 707 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,988 | 9.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,122 | 13.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,168 | 13.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,993 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,190 | 7.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,003 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,869 | 6.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,878 | 6.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,737 | 5.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,512 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,176 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 901 | 3.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 684 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 464 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 291 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 203 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 161 | 0.54% |
| Total | 30,047 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenavista grew from 6,438 in 1960 to 31,160 in 2020, an increase of 24,722 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.77%, or an increase of 1,113 people, from the previous population of 30,047 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 6,438 | – | |
| 12,987 | 7.11% | |
| 14,462 | 2.18% | |
| 16,246 | 2.35% | |
| 20,060 | 2.13% | |
| 21,376 | 1.20% | |
| 22,840 | 1.43% | |
| 24,798 | 1.14% | |
| 29,053 | 5.93% | |
| 30,047 | 0.64% | |
| 31,160 | 0.77% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buenavista for the year 2019 was 18,037, broken down into 9,094 males and 8,943 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buenavista is situated at approximately 13° 44' North, 122° 28' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buenavista are Naga, Camarines Sur, Lucena, Tayabas, Quezon, Iriga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, and San Pablo, Laguna. The nearest municipalities are Guinayangan, Quezon, San Narciso, Quezon, Catanauan, Quezon, Mulanay, Quezon, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, and Tagkawayan, Quezon. Its distance from the national capital is 186.25 kilometers (115.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guinayangan, Quezon, 17.74 kilometers (11.02 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- San Narciso, Quezon, 21.85 kilometers (13.58 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S29°E)
- Catanauan, Quezon, 22.41 kilometers (13.93 miles) to the Southwest (S44°W)
- Mulanay, Quezon, 24.69 kilometers (15.34 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S16°W)
- Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, 24.66 kilometers (15.32 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Tagkawayan, Quezon, 26.41 kilometers (16.41 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
Nearest cities
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 78.76 kilometers (48.94 miles) to the East (S81°E)
- Lucena, 94.97 kilometers (59.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 99.88 kilometers (62.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 108.12 kilometers (67.19 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S71°E)
- Ligao, Albay, 128.21 kilometers (79.67 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- San Pablo, Laguna, 128.77 kilometers (80.01 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N73°W)
Distance from Manila: 186.25 kilometers (115.73 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance